METHOCEL™ E4M Premium CR HPMC

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METHOCEL™ E4M Premium CR HPMC is water-soluble and used in suspensions, granulation, and tablet coating. It serves as a binder, controlled release agent, film former, gelling agent, and immediate release agent in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, and as a binder in ceramics.

INCI Name: Methylcellulose

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-65-3

Dosage Form: Suspension, Tablets

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Aluminum-free, Animal Products-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dairy-free, Diethylene Glycol-free, Dioxin-free, Doping Substances-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Ethylene Glycol-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Hormones-free, Iodine-free, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Latex-free, Maleic Acid -Free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Non-GMO, PFAS-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phenylalanine-Free, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Radionuclides Free, Residual Solvent -Free, Sewage Sludge Free, Steroids Free, TSE-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free

Synonyms: Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, Methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose, Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether, 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, HPMC, Hypermellose, Hypromellose

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 2% solution)*5.0 - 8.0-USP/EP/JP/CHP
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP Negative
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/1gCurrent USP Negative
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP Negative
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP Negative
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Combined Mold And Yeast
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Total Aerobic
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content*7.0 - 12.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Methoxyl Content*28.0 - 30.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Opalescence*Pass-Current EP Opalescence
Color Evaluation*Pass-Current EP Solution Color
Identification*Pass-USP/EP/JP/CHP
Residual Solvent*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Content*max. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Loss on Drying*max. 5.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Residue on Ignition*max. 1.5%USP/JP/CHP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)*2,663 - 4,970mPa.sUSP/EP/JP/CHP
Apparent Viscosity (Target)*3550mPa.s-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 10mg/KgUSP/EP/JP/CHP
Magnetic Iron Content*max. 5mg/KgPSM 100041
Magnetic Iron Content (Target)*0mg/Kg-
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen (< 149 micron, through 100 U.S. STD.Sieve)*min. 95.0%PSM 100669
Screen (< 420 micron, through 40 U. S. STD. Sieve)*min. 99.0%PSM 100669
Note

*PHS - All section names come under PHS
[AB] = Audit Basis

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Nutritional Information
USA
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
Carbohydrates (g) 0
Non-Digestible Carbohydrates (g) 93.5
Water (g) 5
Ash (g) (includes salt and iron) 1.5
Total Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Trans Fat (g) 0
Protein (g) 0

 

Additional Nutrient Information (per 100 g)
Calories (Energy) (kcal) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Total Dietary Fiber (g) 0
Soluble Fiber (g) 93.5
Insoluble Fiber (g) 0
Sugars (g) 0
Added Sugars (g) 0
Sodium (mg) 390
Chloride (mg) 610
Potassium (mg) 0
Magnesium (mg) 0
Iron (mg) 15
Zinc (mg) 0
Total Vitamin A (IU) 0
Vitamin C (mg) 0
Thiamin (mg) 0
Riboflavin (mg) 0
Vitamin D (IU) 0
Niacin (mg) 0
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0
Calcium (mg) 0
Phosphorus (mg) 0

 

European Union
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
Energy

748 kJ / 187 kcal

Fat 0 g
Of which saturates 0 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
Of which sugars 0 g
Fibre 93.5 g
Protein 0 g
Salt 1.5 g

 

Australia & New Zealand
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
Energy (kJ) 748
Carbohydrates (g) 0
Dietary Fibre (g) 93.5
Water (g) 5
Ash (g) (includes salt and iron) 0.4
Total Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Trans Fat (g) 0
Protein (g) 0

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